Jawad Resume - 2016

4
JAWAD RIAZ MINHAS Mobile: +971 506969671 ~ E-Mail: [email protected] / [email protected] RESUME SUMMARY/ HIGHLIGHTS Focused and proactive individual with over 17 years of experience in heading supply chain, purchasing and contracts management and project management functions in multiple portfolios, well experienced in developing process improvement plans and project execution resulting in cost savings, process efficiency gains and increased customer satisfaction levels. Highly Skilled in conducting strategic negotiations, vendor selection, strategic sourcing, supervising the PMT, specifications compliance, contracts management as per FIDIC & local GCC regulations, Logistics & Customs Clearance, intra departments coordination with integrated management systems, developing & implementing SOP’s and Policies and support management while proactively evaluating corporate needs and establish guidelines for improving track on over all spend. Establish strategic vendor/supplier relationships to develop performance base low cost and best quality solutions delivered just on time. INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE 1) Headed Supply Chain, Procurement & Contracts Management Function for Multinational Companies in following Categories a. Aluminium & Glazing Architectural Façade Companies. b. Structural Steel & Cladding Works c. Wood & Joinery Works d. Interior Fit out and Civil Construction e. Facilities Management 2) Supervised overall Procurement & Contracts Management activities for a company including, Project Materials, Services, Sub Contracts, Administration & IT requirements, Marketing & Events and Labour Accommodation and Machinery maintenance & assets Purchase. 3) Headed multiple mixed used projects as SCM – Project Director Listed below Some. a. Mall of Emirates – Dubai b. King Abdullah Sports City – Jeddah c. KAFD Parcel 5.07/5.08/1.08/1.12 - Riyadh d. Barwa Commercial Avenue – Qatar e. Airbus Spares Center Building f. New Factory Construction g. AX262 – DCA h. AX101 – DCA i. JOD – Makkah j. BIG 5 – Exhibition Stalls CORE COMPETENCIES Supply Chain Management Developed and implemented successfully the supply chain structures, policies and procedures across the organisation resulting in better organisation performance. Planning supply chain operations for all material/inventory from vendors for achieving targets within specified parameters to meet organizational objectives. Ensuring availability and delivery of right quality materials at the right time against the most favourable terms for the business. Ensuring strict implementation and control over LIFO & FIFO functions in inventory management. Contracts Management In charge of building and managing the relationship and contracts between the company and its vendors and subcontractors. Develop and Manage Subcontract agreements in line with FIDIC and local territorial legal requirements. Prequalifying, Negotiating and managing external and internal procurement and contracting arrangements. Making sure that all procurement and contracting activities are carried out in accordance with legislation & company policy & all sub contracts issued strictly adhering to FIDIC. Supporting other business units in the development of risk and policy documentation. Projects Management Headed Projects as “Project Manager” Worth AED: 30Million plus with the team from the commercial award till final hand over. Develop & Implemented Projects Site Sop’s from Design to Execution and than Inspections. Achieved the given base programs as per IFC & Architectural Dwgs, Received Appreciations from the clients , headed all Steering committee meetings and workshop meetings to make sure the project execution is well within the time line provided by the Client. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Directing the development & implementation of key purchase strategies, contingency plans and ensuring that plans are aligned with the requirements for right source selection. Identifying, developing & maintaining local / overseas vendor base for obtaining timely procurement of materials at favourable terms. Identifies opportunities for operational excellence and cost saving in the areas of sub contracting / strategic sourcing via yearly fixed prices and supply contracts. Vendor Development Building strong partnerships with third party vendors and assessing their performance to ensure supply of quality material Coordinating & negotiating with vendors / channel partners for price & various other terms & conditions.

Transcript of Jawad Resume - 2016

Page 1: Jawad Resume - 2016

JAWAD RIAZ MINHAS Mobile: +971 506969671 ~ E-Mail: [email protected] / [email protected]

RESUME SUMMARY/ HIGHLIGHTS Focused and proactive individual with over 17 years of experience in heading supply chain, purchasing and contracts management and project management functions in multiple portfolios, well experienced in developing process improvement plans and project execution resulting in cost savings, process efficiency gains and increased customer satisfaction levels. Highly Skilled in conducting strategic negotiations, vendor selection, strategic sourcing, supervising the PMT, specifications compliance, contracts management as per FIDIC & local GCC regulations, Logistics & Customs Clearance, intra departments coordination with integrated management systems, developing & implementing SOP’s and Policies and support management while proactively evaluating corporate needs and establish guidelines for improving track on over all spend. Establish strategic vendor/supplier relationships to develop performance base low cost and best quality solutions delivered just on time. INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

1) Headed Supply Chain, Procurement & Contracts Management Function for Multinational Companies in following Categories a. Aluminium & Glazing Architectural Façade Companies. b. Structural Steel & Cladding Works c. Wood & Joinery Works d. Interior Fit out and Civil Construction e. Facilities Management

2) Supervised overall Procurement & Contracts Management activities for a company including, Project Materials, Services, Sub Contracts, Administration & IT requirements, Marketing & Events and Labour Accommodation and Machinery maintenance & assets Purchase.

3) Headed multiple mixed used projects as SCM – Project Director Listed below Some. a. Mall of Emirates – Dubai b. King Abdullah Sports City – Jeddah c. KAFD Parcel 5.07/5.08/1.08/1.12 - Riyadh d. Barwa Commercial Avenue – Qatar e. Airbus Spares Center Building f. New Factory Construction g. AX262 – DCA h. AX101 – DCA i. JOD – Makkah j. BIG 5 – Exhibition Stalls

CORE COMPETENCIES

Supply Chain Management • Developed and implemented successfully the supply chain structures, policies and procedures across the organisation resulting

in better organisation performance. • Planning supply chain operations for all material/inventory from vendors for achieving targets within specified parameters to

meet organizational objectives. • Ensuring availability and delivery of right quality materials at the right time against the most favourable terms for the business. • Ensuring strict implementation and control over LIFO & FIFO functions in inventory management. Contracts Management • In charge of building and managing the relationship and contracts between the company and its vendors and subcontractors. • Develop and Manage Subcontract agreements in line with FIDIC and local territorial legal requirements. • Prequalifying, Negotiating and managing external and internal procurement and contracting arrangements. • Making sure that all procurement and contracting activities are carried out in accordance with legislation & company policy &

all sub contracts issued strictly adhering to FIDIC. • Supporting other business units in the development of risk and policy documentation. Projects Management • Headed Projects as “Project Manager” Worth AED: 30Million plus with the team from the commercial award till final hand over. • Develop & Implemented Projects Site Sop’s from Design to Execution and than Inspections. • Achieved the given base programs as per IFC & Architectural Dwgs, Received Appreciations from the clients , headed all

Steering committee meetings and workshop meetings to make sure the project execution is well within the time line provided by the Client.

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement • Directing the development & implementation of key purchase strategies, contingency plans and ensuring that plans are aligned

with the requirements for right source selection. • Identifying, developing & maintaining local / overseas vendor base for obtaining timely procurement of materials at favourable

terms. • Identifies opportunities for operational excellence and cost saving in the areas of sub contracting / strategic sourcing via yearly fixed

prices and supply contracts. Vendor Development • Building strong partnerships with third party vendors and assessing their performance to ensure supply of quality material • Coordinating & negotiating with vendors / channel partners for price & various other terms & conditions.

Page 2: Jawad Resume - 2016

• Develops long term strategic partnership with suppliers to have best cost effective deals on long terms basis at the most favorable terms for business.

• Within the few strategic sourcing partners, discuss and agree a rebate policy with major vendors, effective against purchase of certain quantities within a certain time period, which at year-end becomes an additional profit for the business.

Manpower Management • Developed and Implemented KPI’s for Supply Chain organisation and all integrated business units. • Creating & sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and motivating team members so as to

meet the targets • Provide necessary coaching & guidance to the team for best results for business, developing and implementing the best

practicing tools for optimum results for the business. • Monitoring the performance of team members to ensure efficiency and proper implementation of the company policies and

procedures. MAJOR ACHEIVEMENTS

1) Developed and Implemented Supply Chain Management Structures, Policies and Procedures. The same being done in almost all companies and were highly appreciated by management and external audit firms.

2) Headed SCM Organisation with Multiple Geographical Locations all over GCC/MENA and successfully competed projects with least Left over inventories and well within Budgets.

3) Restructured departmental head counts to have less overheads and better results with effective and efficient people who clearly understand the company Goals.

4) Successfully achieved Inventory liquidation task given by the Board and have been able to reduce Inventory values from AED: 55Million to AED: 26Million within 6 months’ time.

5) Served the organisations with multiple portfolios at the same time and have provided with desired results at all levels. 6) Successfully completed critical projects local and overseas as a Special Projects Director example being Barwa Commercial

Avenue in Qatar. 7) Assisted the tender department by providing cost effective services and alternate value engineered materials to secure

new projects and have been successful in securing new projects. 8) Organised multiple warehouses within an area of 100,000m² in terms of proper bar coding, shelving and housekeeping. 9) Supervised and Organised Successfully yearend inventory counts verifications by audit firms like KMG & PWC. 10) Headed a Special Fire Fighting teams for Urgent Projects Execution and Completion.

KNOWLEDGE PURVIEW • Well versed with:

o Developing and implementing the SOP’s and Policies for Domestic & International Sourcing. o Developed and Implemented Sub Contracts in line with local Laws and FIDIC Requirements. o Well Connected with Suppliers related to Metals, Glass, Chemicals & All construction and Metal Related Manufacturing. o Metallurgy, moulding & fabrication procedures in Cast Aluminium & Steel industries. o Architectural aluminium & glass used for Curtain Wall, Skylights and Doors & Windows. o Well known to all Construction and energy sector materials and services. o EW & EI Fire Rated Facade Systems. o ISO 9000, Glass Safety Standards (EN Standards) & Calculations. o ESTHIDAMA (Sustainability) procurement requirements with knowledge of Green Building Systems. o Well Familiar with FMCG Needs and Facilities Management requirements in UAE & GCC.

ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE Apr’16 – Present Experts Sourcing Specialists FZE / Houston Oil Field Services – TEXAS – USA Operation & Supply Chain Director Company Activity: Suppliers of All Sorts of Marine, Ship Building, Oil & Gas, Hydraulic Equipment’s, Building Materials,

Architectural and Fit Out Supplies & Services. Project Management and SCM & Sourcing Specialised Consultancy

Role: • In charge on all group of companies activities all around GCC/MENA/ASIA and USA. • Providing Outsourced Procurement & Supply Chain Consultancies, Project / Contract Basis. Apr’13 – April 16 Multiforms Facade Specialist, Dubai as (Subsidiary of ACWA Holding – KSA & EMAAR)

Head of Central Procurement & SCM / Sub Contracts – GCC/MENA Company Activity: Fit out, Metals & Glazing (Alum, Steel, Joinery) Architectural Facade Works

Role: • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures, policies, templates and internal control procedures for supply

chain operations including in-house manufacturing & construction at projects sites overall the GCC & MENA Region. • Responsible for being the focal point for the treatment of all contractual issues and also involved in organising and controlling

working relationships within the business partners. • Provided all strategic and tactical support to tender department and have been able to secure good projects for the company. • Developed tender list for suppliers and subcontractors with alternate source with better financial options. • Hands-on experience in managing construction sub contract agreements. • Develop and Manage Subcontract agreements in line with FIDIC and local territorial legal requirements. • Facilitating the re-negotiation of existing contracts & need of hiring additional subcontractor to achieve the project milestones. • Devising and executing procurement performance measurements through monitoring and assuring that desired results are

achieved by all the stakeholders

Page 3: Jawad Resume - 2016

• Maintaining auditable documents & records regarding procurement plans and ensuring that they are within the procedures & compliances for management review

• Conducting market research & statistical data to identify new sources of supply • Providing quick resolution of all queries & issues of key strategic suppliers and other external parties • Coordinating with Project Management (off & on site) and Technical Design Team to provide best possible options of different

category materials required for the project Highlights: • Redesigned and implemented Subcontract Agreements in line with FIDIC & Local Territorial Laws of UAE and KSA. • Steered efforts in reducing materials costs up to 20%. • Major Vendors handled such as Gulf Extrusions, Guttmann Middle East, Schuco, Intraco, Hilti e.t.c • Up to 20% cost reduced in all categories of procurement and service hires. • Implemented a system of utilisation of dead stock and slow moving inventories and moreover get alternate products approved

with major cost reductions.

Oct’08-Mar’13 Reem Emirates Aluminium, Abu Dhabi (A Subsidiary of Royal Group – UAE) Materials Management & Logistics Operation Manager (SCM – Director)

Company Activity: Metals & Glazing Façade, Civil and Interior Fit out , Heavy Steel Structures,

Role: • Served as an In-charge of all purchasing, MM & SCM activities for manufacturing, engineering & distribution for architectural

aluminium & Glass factory, Steel Fabrication line, Glass Processing & Aluminium composite factory inclusive of In-house and On Site Logistics planning and coordination.

• Managed direct & indirect head count of around 97 people. • Carried out contract bidding and approval activities. • Managed all legal aspects of the contract documentations and ensured that construction project was in accordance with

company’s quality standards and contracts are all in line with FIDIC and local bodies. • Carried out supplier-related tender activities including supplier tender, bid evaluation, supplier selection, negotiation and award

(sub contract agreements / purchase orders) • Ensured that all suppliers meet HSE, quality, delivery & service targets • Handled daily import & export logistics related issues, maintained supply chain database and submitted reports within the time frame • Identified alternative suppliers & products through research, catalogues, trade journals and by attending trade fairs & demonstrations • Updated consultants & clients with complete technical data & samples submittals of different materials to be used in the project • Established purchasing department structure and recruited a team to provide comprehensive procurement services • Made necessary arrangement for materials submittal & approvals by attending meetings with consultants & contractors as per

the requirement. Highlights:

• Steered efforts in carrying out liquidation of non-moving inventory of 50 Million Dirham’s to 26 Million Dirham’s using existing projects within 7 months.

• Handled major vendors such as Gulf Extrusions, Schuco Middle East, Saudi American Glass , Saint Gobian , International Rubber Company , Mitsubishi e.t.c

• Developed and Supervised Subcontract Agreements in line with FIDIC and Local Legislations. • Major Cost reductions Achieved in planning materials procurement in advance and strategic sourcing including logistics plan

and achieved over all cost reduction of around 25%, with better effectiveness in house and on Project sites. • Secure placement of materials, housing keeping in all the storage areas, proper protection of inventory and safe storage of

hazardous materials. Oct’05-Oct’08 Petra Gulf LLC, Dubai (Architectural Construction & Heavy Industry) as Commercial Manager Company Activity: Aluminium & Glass, Steel Structures, Fit Outs & Architectural Facade Works

Role: • Commercial& Contracts Management including Tendering, Marketing and Materials Management. • Predicted and forecasted levels of stock / components so that there is no gap between demand & supply • Involved in assessing bids from suppliers & issue sub contract agreements and Purchase orders where needed all in line with

local regulations and FIDIC. • Ensured that all items are delivered on time and subcontracts are well monitored against baseline programs and milestones.

Projects Successfully Executed as Project Manager: o Dubai AirPort Operations & Crisis Center Building AX262 o Airbus Spares Center Building o G+M+25 Story’s Building in RAK

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Sept’04-Mar’06 Leaders Aluminium & Glass Industries, Sharjah as Materials Management In-charge

(Glass Division) Dec’02-Sept’04 AL Abbar Group of Companies, Dubai as Senior Technical Sales Executive - Al Abbar

Architectural Glass & Al Abbar Stainless Steel Feb’98-Nov’02 AL Adeel Aluminium & Glass Works, Sharjah as Commercial Manager

Page 4: Jawad Resume - 2016

CERTIFICATION • Certification of Advanced Training by SCHUCO International Germany on Specialized Curtain Wall & Façade Systems in 2007 • Saflex Structural Glazing Calculation Software • ERP & Advance MS Office Professional

EDUCATION 1998 MBA (Marketing/Management) from College of Business Administration, Lahore, Pakistan with 3.3 GPA 1997 B.Sc. (Chemistry) from Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan 1998 Course Study ISO 9000

Other: • Diploma Course in AutoCAD 2000 in 2000 • IELTS Scores 6.5 Bands from University of Wollongong Australia, Dubai Campus

IT SKILLS • MS-Office 2010 (Word, PowerPoint & Excel) • ERP (Oracle R11i, R12, SAP)

• Navision & Tally (2012) • Saflex Wind Load Calculation Software

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 26th April 1977 Nationality: Pakistani Visa Status: Employment (Free Zone) Driving License Details: UAE Driving License Marital Status: Married No. Of Dependants: 5 People Current Address: Sharjah, UAE Languages Known: English & Arabic LinkedIn Id: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jawad-minhas/12/b87/66b Location Preference: UAE (no objection on travelling) Relocation: No Objection on relocation.